Indigenous Preparatory Programs

An intensive residential preparatory course designed to assist Indigenous Australians to develop the skills necessary to successfully complete studies in Business. The course surveys a range of business disciplines as well as study and learning skills. Also included is opportunity to apply your learning through case studies and site visits.

An intensive residential preparatory course designed to assist Indigenous students to develop the skills necessary to successfully complete studies in law. The program includes a simulation of the law school experience, an introduction to university life and to the study of law within an environment, which provides culturally appropriate support for the participant. The program aims to prepare participants for a mainstream education in law and boost participants' access into legal higher education. Program content includes an introduction to legal process, Aboriginal Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Legal Writing and Academic Skills.

An intensive residential preparatory course, jointly managed by Nura Gili and the Faculty of Medicine, which is designed to provide support and training to better prepare Indigenous students for study in the Faculty of Medicine. Please note both application forms below need to be lodged as part of your application to this program. For additional info about entry to Medicine click here.

An intensive residential preparatory course designed for Indigenous students wishing to study Social Work. The program aims to prepare participants for a mainstream education in a Social Work Degree, boost participants' access into higher education and assist participants to find out if Social Work studies and University suit them. Course content includes an introduction to Social Work, acquisition of Academic Skills, History of Social Work and the Australian context, Psychology and Sociology, Community development in an Indigenous context and Indigenous Social Work.

An intensive residential preparatory course, jointly managed by Nura Gili and the Faculties of Science and Engineering, the Pre-Program is designed to provide support and training to better prepare Indigenous students for study in the fields of Science and Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to have a taste of a range of courses including: Chemistry, Psychology, Biology, Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Computer Science and Engineering Design and Sustainability all underpinned by a firm foundation in Mathematics. Students will get a chance to explore labs, the local marine environment and hear from current students and alumni all while getting familiar with the incredible resources and learning spaces Science and Engineering have to offer. If you have any questions about this program please contact the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project Officer at Science.EDI@unsw.edu.au

The Pre-Education program is an intensive preparatory course which will help students understand what studying education is like at UNSW. You will have the chance to explore what it takes to become a teacher, meet and work with UNSW academics and current students, and undertake practical experience and site visits. You will have the chance to build both your academic skills and connections to community -- both the community of learners you will be part of at UNSW and the wider community on Bedegal land where you’ll be studying.